Knowledge-intensive firms (KIFs) have been the subject of growing interest from researchers. However, investigations into the comparative experiences of men and women in KIFs remain sparse, and little is known about women’s participation in the processes of innovation and knowledge...

This article describes the results of a study into the operation of mentoring in two of the Big Five accountancy firms in Ireland. The study showed that the experience of mentoring is extensive: two thirds of the professional staff in both firms having experienced at least one mentoring...